P&Z members consider reverting to previous zoning for Spinnaker site
Planning and Zoning Commission members discussed reverting to previous zoning for the controversial Spinnaker site.
Read MoreJun 9, 2026 | Business, Community, Government, Real Estate | 0
Planning and Zoning Commission members discussed reverting to previous zoning for the controversial Spinnaker site.
Read MoreJun 2, 2026 | Business, Community, Government, Real Estate | 10
Spinnaker Real Estate Partners presented a 175-unit Saugatuck development plan, which P&Z members found unacceptable due to the 10% affordable housing component.
Read MoreMay 30, 2026 | Arts, Business, Community, Performing | 0
The Westport Country Playhouse 2026-2027 season features ‘Napoleon at Pemberley,’ ‘The Pancake Club,’ and ‘Georgia McBride.’
Read MoreNômade, Westport’s popular restaurant, is expanding to Florida. The new Nômade Boca location opens Saturday, June 6.
Read MoreExperience the rare Blue Moon on May 31 with an evening kayak tour on the Saugatuck River
Read MoreMay 27, 2026 | Business, Community, Government, Real Estate | 3
State and local leaders discuss Connecticut’s new housing laws, including HB 8002, and their impact on affordable housing in Westport.
Read MoreBedford Middle School sixth-grader Katherine Rose Li won an international video prize for her 60-second take on fast fashion waste.
Read MoreMay 24, 2026 | Business, Community, Government | 0
Nikki Glekas received final approval to run concessions at Compo Beach and Longshore sites, opening for Memorial Day weekend.
Read MoreMay 19, 2026 | Business, Real Estate | 0
Former “Hiawatha” project, now The Villages at Saugatuck, combines affordable and “missing middle” housing.
Read MoreOwner Karen Frank hosts a ribbon cutting ceremony today at 12 p.m. at Uni K Wax Westport, Playhouse Square, 275 Post Road East.
Read MoreMay 12, 2026 | Business, Community, Government | 0
Caterer Nikki Glekas passed the first of three hurdles for a concession lease at Compo Beach, Longshore Pavilion, and the Halfway House.
Read MoreCT Bites reports that Hey Taco! has opened at the former site of Border Grill, 1550 Post Road East.
Read MoreMay 9, 2026 | Business, Community, Government | 0
Nikki Glekas Collective (NG Entertainment LLC) is being considered for the four-year lease to operate concessions at Compo Beach and Longshore.
Read MoreThe popular Mediterranean dining spot, Dandelion, in Delamar Westport, has been named the best new restaurant in Connecticut by Yankee Magazine.
Read MoreThe new Westport store features Warby Parker’s full optical and sunglass collection, including the Summer 2026 line and in-store eye exams.
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Join us for an engaging lecture hosted by Professor Gil Harel, exploring the iconic musical 1776 in the context of America’s 250th birthday in 2026. This talk will delve into how the musical, first performed in 1969, vividly portrays the struggles and compromises surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence, capturing the revolutionary spirit […]
Lauded by New York Magazine for "cutting edge klezmer," and the L.A. Blade as "rapturous and rollicking," the band specializes also in re-grooved standards, obscure vintage soundtrack gems, and genre-defying originals. Isle of Klezbos approaches Yiddish musical traditions with loving irreverence and profound respect. Now in their 27th year and counting, with a touring history […]
Join Tastebudsct for a culinary journey to America's founding — a flavorful and fun way to celebrate America's 250th anniversary! We will revisit the culinary traditions of early Americans, when simplicity, resourcefulness, and a deep connection to nature were the hallmarks of cooking styles. The tasting menu includes Johnnycakes, Traditional Wampanoag Succotash Recipe and Old […]
Westport Country Playhouse will present “Get Happy!,” a concert celebrating the legendary entertainer Judy Garland. The show was nominated for BroadwayWorld’s San Diego 2021 Regional Awards for Best Cabaret/Concert/Solo Performance. Artist, creator, and producer Jenna Pastuszek will sing music from “The Wizard of Oz,” “Easter Parade,” “Judy Live at Carnegie Hall,” “Judy at The Palace,” […]
Born in the new millennium, Luke Tyler Shelton makes soul-soothing rock-and-roll with all the ineffable charm of a faraway time. With a profound gift for dreaming up heavenly melodies and fantastically loose grooves, the Los Angeles native found his sound as part of a close-knit scene of young musicians and artists—a DIY-minded community whose spirit […]
Join us for a fascinating lecture with folklorist and researcher Derek Piotr, founder of The Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive. The Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive was established by Derek Piotr in August 2022. The Archive contains over 1,500 audio recordings made from March 2020 onward, and preserves diverse representations of folklife; ballads, hymns, tales, poems, children’s […]
Get ready! The Dirty Sock Funtime Band (DSFB) returns to the Levitt Pavilion's Epstein Stage to blast off the Children's Series Launch with an extra special show! Take part in this wild, musical comedy show where anything (and we mean anything) can happen and everyone is celebrated for who they are! Join the adventures of […]
“One of America’s most talented, gifted, and affecting artists.” — American Songwriter Chris Pierce is a singular American voice whose songs carry equal parts soul, truth, and grace. Rooted in folk, blues, and Americana, his music speaks plainly and powerfully to the human condition, earning him a reputation as one of the most moving performers […]
Your child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! Whether your child is an experienced artist or just looking to have fun, our multi-media classes offer a creative space to explore new techniques and expression through art. Each session is designed to be fun, interactive, and […]
Formed by lead vocalists and songwriters Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, acclaimed indie band Lucius is best known for their sinuous harmonies and highly-original, pop-noir musical artistry. The group, which includes multi-instrumentalists Peter Lalish and Dan Molad, have released three albums, and toured the globe, cultivating a passionate following for their ingenious art-pop creations and […]
Come see a half dozen of the world’s most talented four-legged performers, in an uproariously funny, comedy dog spectacular that is leaving audiences everywhere howling for more! The all-star lineup includes a Guinness World Record holder, and an America’s Got Talent fan favorite, and a host of amazing dogs that will dance, prance, flip, and […]
Performing to critical acclaim for over 20 years and over 3000 shows, Dark Star Orchestra continues the Grateful Dead live concert experience. Their shows are built off the Dead's extensive […]
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